Marching Mountains' 2010 Instrument Distribution in Appalachia

In August 2010, Marching Mountains distributed new and used instruments to seven schools in distressed regions of Appalachia.

We traveled from Minneapolis to Morgantown, WV, then drove to Harts, WV, Inez, KY and back through Mt. Zion, WV meeting band directors and delivering instruments.

We had a chance to speak with band directors and learn about challenges many of the students face in the region.

Schools that received instruments were: Sheldon Clark High School in Inez, KY, Calhoun County Middle/High School in Mt. Zion, WV, Burchfield School in Oneida, TN, Winfield School in Winfield, TN, Fairview School in Huntsville, TN and Hale County High School in Moundville, AL.

Earlier in 2010, Marching Mountains sent letters to band directors throughout distressed regions of Appalachia. Band Directors that took part in the project were asked to submit a list of most needed instruments. In August, donated instruments were matched with directors' lists of needs.

Donors from all over the country: The Twin Cities, Seattle, Cleveland and Pittsburgh, donated instruments that went to terribly hard-hit areas of Appalachia.

Category:

Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• Appalachia
• School Band
• Marching Mountains
• Inez
• KY
• Harts
• WV
• Calhoun County
• marching band
• donate instruments
• Ian Felton

[Just4AZ1]

What a great thing you are doing. My father plays professional trumpet. I will ask him and his friends if they have any instruments they would be willing to donate. Good luck and God bless!

[MillionsOfAngels]

@Just4AZ1 Fantastic! Thanks for putting the word out :)

[jedimaster1326]

@lizcoolawesomeshow

mr. c rules!!!!!!!!!

[lizcoolawesomeshow]

Mr. Coughlin is awesome he teaches IMS band, SCHS band, Jazz Band, Martin County Marching Band, and His wife does WMS band and quire! Mr. Coughlin is the best teacher EVERRRRR

[lizcoolawesomeshow]

I LOVE MR COUGHLIN TOOO!!!!!!!!!

[priencess2cool]

we love u mr coughlin -RACHEL AND KELSEY

[allieplaysmusic]

This is such a fantastic donation. As a college music student and future music educator in the Appalachian region, I speak from the bottom of my heart of my sincerest thanks to those who are able to help donate instruments to families of children who simply can't afford the extra financial burden. Children who are good students and motivated learners shouldn't be held back from their interests and their dreams...